Classes
About Our Classes
KC Clay Guild offers pottery classes for all skill levels in a welcoming, hands-on environment. Students can choose between handbuilding techniques like pinching and coiling or wheel throwing on the potter’s wheel.
Our skilled instructors guide students through the creative process, making ceramics fun and accessible for everyone.
To find out what kind of class is right for you, scroll down.
Which class type is right for you?
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Not ready to dive into a 4-week class? Sunday Night Pottery class is the perfect way to try your hand at the pottery wheel and see if you like it. It’s unlikely that you’ll become a master in one class, but you will have fun!
Click here to see available sessions and to register.
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Beginner classes, both wheel throwing and handbuilding, are for anyone who has no or very little experience. If you’ve taken a long hiatus, these classes might be right for you too.
Click here to see available sessions and to register.
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Anyone is welcome in a mixed-skill level class. Projects will be accessable for beginners, while more advanced students will be encouraged to create work that is more detailed, more complex and more refined.
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Intermediate classes are for students who have a strong foundation of skills and are ready for more challenging projects.
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We offer a variety of workshops throughout the year, including single day, weekend and 6-week classes.
Workshops are usually themed or focused on a specific skill.
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Youth classes are open to kids age 8-12.
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Open to teens age 13 - 18.
Monthly Class Schedule
Handbuilding
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4 - Week adult class
6 - 9pm
Currently registering September through December.
Click here to see available sessions and to register.
This class will meet at our new location: 500 W 39th Street, Kansas City MO
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4-Week adult class
6 -9pm
Registering for October.
This class will meet our new location: 500 W 39th Street, KCMO
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Wheel Throwing
Beginner Classes
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4 - Week adult class
10am - 1pm
Currently registering September through December.
Click here to see available sessions and to register.
This class will meet at our new location: 500 W 39th Street, Kansas City MO
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4-Week Class
6 - 9pm
Currently registering September through December.
Click here to see available sessions and to register.
This class will meet at our new location: 500 W 39th Street, Kansas City MO
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4 - Week adult class
10am - 1pm
Currently registering September through December.
Click here to see available sessions and to register.
This class will meet at our new location: 500 W 39th Street, Kansas City MO.
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4 - Week adult class
1 - 4pm
Currently registering through December.
Click here to see available sessions and to register.
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4 - Week adult class
3 - 6pm
Currently registering through December.
Click here to see available sessions and to register.
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4 - Week adult class
6 - 9pm
Currently registering through December.
Click here to see available sessions and to register.
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One time wheel class. Perfect for beginners!
5 - 8pm
Currently registering through December.
Click here to see available dates and to register.
Mixed Skill Level and Intermediate
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4-Week adult class
10am - 1pm
Registering for October.
This class will meet our new location: 500 W 39th Street, KCMO
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Youth Classes
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4 - Week youth class
10am - 11:30am
Open to kids ages 8 - 15
Registering for September.
This class will meet our new location: 500 W 39th Street, KCMO
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4 - Week youth class
10am - 11:30am
Open to kids ages 8 - 12
Registering for September.
This class will meet our new location: 500 W 39th Street, KCMO
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4 - Week youth class
1:15 - 2:45pm (Moving to Noon - 1:30pm in September)
Open to kids ages 8 - 12
Currently full with returning students.
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4 - Week youth class
2 - 5pm
Open to teens ages 13 - 18
Registering for September.
This class will meet our new location: 500 W 39th Street, KCMO
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For Registration Below:
For easiest viewing, click “Category” to select the type of class you are interested in.
If registering your child for a class for the first time, be sure to make a profile for yourself and add your child as a household member before registering. You can do so by clicking the profile icon next to the calendar. Youth class tickets can only be assigned to children of the appropriate age.
FAQ
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Adult 4-week classes are $180 for non-members and $145 for members.
Kid's 4-week classes are $80 for non-members and $70 for members.
To see pricing for other types of classes, check out the registration page of the class that interests you.
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Adult and teen class fees include 25 lbs of clay, unlimited firing and unlimited studio time for the 4 weeks of class plus two weeks after.
Teens age 13 - 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Youth classes include clay and firing, but no additional studio time.
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Yes! 25% off all classes.
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In many cases, you can register directly through the calendar above.
In the case of mixed-skill level and intermediate classes, you’ll need to reach out to our Program Manager, Amy.
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Our classes begin on the first class day of each month. For example, a class that meets on Wednesday would meet on the first Wednesday of the month. Occasionally the schedule is shifted due to a holiday. Always refer to the dates listed on the registration page.
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Classes meet 4 times. Adult classes are 3 hours long, kid's classes are 1.5 hours long.
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Students who sign up for beginner classes must sign up for each individual session they would like to attend.
Students who sign up for youth, teen, intermediate or mixed-skill level classes will be automatically reenrolled until they give notice.
Notice must be given by the 20th of each month.
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Students signed up for beginner or one-time classes must give 7 days notice to reschedule or cancel their registration.
Students in intermediate/mixed skill classes must give notice that they will not be continuing by the 20th of the month or their automatic payment will process on the 25th.
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Students signed up for beginner or one-time classes must give 7 days notice to reschedule or cancel their registration. If notice is given after that, we can only issue a refund if we are able to fill the spot.
Students in intermediate/mixed skill classes must give notice that they will not be continuing by the 20th of the month or their automatic payment will process on the 25th.
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No, we are not able to provide make-up classes. We advise you to avoid signing up for classes during months where you know you’ll miss a class. If you must miss because of illness or something unexpected, be sure to utilize your free open studio time to get some practice in.
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We do not reschedule classes due to weather or other unexpected events like power outages. These are rare occurrences, but rescheduling a class would mean disrupting our schedule for several months.
Students may receive a partial refund for the canceled class by emailing the Program Manager.
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Yes, all of our classes are taught by different instructors who each do things a little bit differently. When you register for a certain class day and time, you would need to stay in that class for the whole class session.
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Yes! And you should! Anyone signed up for adult or teen classes are welcome to practice as much as you would like in the studio outside of class time for the duration of your class plus two weeks after your class ends.
Teens age 13 - 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.